A Journey That Changed The World.

Archer smiled at Eveline's concern, but he waved her away while ignoring the pain. ''It's okay, I'll be fine in a few minutes when the pain fades away as the mana calms down.''

The rabbit woman nodded with a worried expression but soon spoke while checking him over like a worried mother. ''Summon Aurelia here. Her mermaid magic will help you relax and get rid of the pain.''

He raised an eyebrow at the remark, but shrugged it off. With a wave of his hand, he summoned the mermaid princess, who had been swimming alongside the others throughout the Domain's sea.

In an instant, the curvaceous woman appeared in the room, dripping wet, while looking around. ''What's going on here?'' Aurelia questioned before casting a spell that dried herself. ''Remember, this hellish continent makes me feel ill?''

Evelina shook her head with a giggle. ''We're traveling back to Draconia, but I need your help with Archer here. He's in pain and needs your mermaid magic.''

The purple-haired woman's head tilted as she questioned with a confused expression, ''What are you talking about, Eve? What mermaid magic? It's water magic!'' she asked.

''He needs one of your messages that you spoke about that time,'' Eveline answered with an innocent smile. ''It will make him feel better.''

Aurelia's cheeks flushed a deep red as she turned to him, her voice laced with a teasing edge. ''You know what that means, right? I'd only do that for my husband, not some random man.''

The rabbit woman burst into laughter, her eyes sparkling with mischief. ''You're already his like I am,'' she said with a playful grin. ''Our husband will make it up to us. When we get back home, he's taking us on a date.''

When the mermaid listened to Eveline's words, her purple eyes turned to him with a questioning gaze. ''You made Eve yours? When?''

''Recently,'' he answered honestly, not wanting to lie. ''And I promised to pamper you two while spending time with each of you. I know we went out a few times before I became busy, but I want the chance to make you both happy''

''Okay!'' Aurelia suddenly exclaimed when hearing his response. ''Sit down and get comfortable darling.''

Archer chuckled at the speed of her decision before removing his shirt, which made the two women's eyes land on his muscular form. He quickly noticed the rabbit's eyes shone with lust as the mermaid moved in on him from behind.

Her soft finger traced down his back as she spoke with a grin, ''Tell me what you want, Arch? Remember our walk on the southern coast? You said you wanted to get to know me before starting a relationship. Do you know me enough now?''

A shiver ran down his spine as he answered, ''I know you both enough. If you want to take the plunge, then do so, but I won't be rushing you girls for sex. When you're ready, then we can take that step.''

Eveline's eyes widened in shock at his unexpected answer, her expression a mix of disbelief and curiosity. Meanwhile, Aurelia leaned in close, her breath warm against his ear, which set his lust ablaze.

Her soft lips barely grazed it as she whispered, her voice low and sultry, ''That's honorable of you, handsome. But what if we wanted a taste? Would you stop us?'' Stay updated via empire

Archer shook his head, ''No I wouldn't,'' he answered.

Following those words, Eveline dropped to her knees in between his legs as her soft hands ran up his thighs. While this was happening, Aurelia started nibbling at his ear, which made him groan.

Afterward, the rabbit woman started tugging down his pants, but another wave of pain shot through his body. He let out a grunt, causing Eveline to sit up and question, ''Are you still affected by the poison?''

Archer nodded, ''Yes, it needs some time to get out of my system but its pleasure makes it worse most of the time,'' he explained.

Eveline jumped up with an apologetic expression before explaining, ''I'm sorry, I got carried away.''

Aurelia's hands landed on his shoulders while speaking. ''Relax and we'll call for Natalia to come help you.''

Following that, Archer shut his eyes as her water magic went to work at making his body relax. While this happened, he sent a message to Natalia who was in the palace asking her to come help.

He opened a portal for the older woman, who quickly stepped out with a confused expression until seeing his condition. ''Oh my, what have you been up to, young man?''

Natalia approached and sat beside him as her soft hand landed on his thigh, ''Looks like you've been using too much mana. You need to calm down Arch.''

Archer agreed with a nod as the pain increased, but the grey-haired woman started using her magic to destroy the poison. He fell asleep as Aurelia's massage and Natalia's soft voice relaxed him.

While this was happening, the Battle Barge continued flying above the ocean for a few days until reaching Draconia. By the time the craft landed, Archer felt better thanks to the three women who pampered him the whole time.

As the group exited the barge, Aisha and Fianna greeted them. The two women cuddled him before the redhead spoke. ''The invasion force left yesterday. Elara, Teuila, and Ashoka are leading them until you arrive.''

Archer nodded before turning to Eveline and Aurelia, ''Do you want to come with me? I'll be back once we establish a beachhead on Avidia.''

''I'm going to train with my legion,'' the rabbit woman answered with an excited smile. ''I can't wait to fight the Alliance.''

Aurelia agreed, ''Yes. I believe I'll do the same and get them ready for war, handsome, but you have to come to see us,'' she said while hugging him.

''Don't worry ladies, I'll teleport back here to see you both,'' he answered before kissing the mermaid princess.

Afterward, they departed, along with Natalia, Aisha, and Fianna in tow. Archer extended his majestic wings, their scales catching the light, and launched into the sky, heading south. The wind rushed past as he soared effortlessly through the air, his companions keeping pace.

An hour later, the sight of the 1st and 2nd fleets came into view, their ships cutting through the waves in perfect formation. The banners of their alliance fluttered proudly in the breeze as he descended.

He headed for the 1st Flagship and landed on the bridge's balcony with a thud, only to be greeted by Teuila, Sia, and Ashoka. The three women hugged him before dragging him inside as the rain started.

''Afternoon, handsome!'' Olivia said with a big smile. ''Looks like your adventure was cut short thanks to the Terravians,''

He looked at the white-haired admiral before answering, ''Yes, they seem to have something that can track me, but it doesn't matter anymore. I want them to know that we're coming to invade Avidia.''

Following that, Archer and the four women relaxed on the bridge while watching the weather get worse. He was standing at the window, only to sense three submarines below the fleet, which made him smile.

''The deep sea war machines will be useful in the bombardment of Emberport,'' Elara commented from beside him. ''We can fortify the three mountain passages to have the valley to ourselves.''

Archer turned to the redhead, considering her suggestion before giving a firm nod. ''Good idea. We have eight legions at our disposal, but there's a problem,'' he said. ''To the north lies a vast desert beyond the mountains. To the east, a deadly jungle teeming with dangers. And to the west, endless grasslands leading to the wildlands of Avidia. Each direction offers countless opportunities for us to be ambushed.''

Elara agreed with a concerned nod before suggesting, ''Deploy 2nd, 10th, and 13th to guard the mountain passes. The 1st and 9th will be ready to reinforce them, which leaves the 17th, 18th, and 19th legions to scout further ahead.''

''Yes, my love,'' the redhead replied with a warm smile. ''If the scouts detected Alliance movements, we could deploy the last three legions to engage them as the 1st and 9th could start capturing settlements across the Duskfire Empire.''

He nodded in agreement before leaning in, his lips capturing those of the dragonkin woman. She shivered under his touch, her body reacting instinctively as she deepened the kiss, meeting his passion with her own.

Following that, the two of them separated as Elara went to inform the legion commanders of the plans. After being left alone, Teuila walked over with a warm smile. ''Thank you for letting me take part in the first part of the war, darling.''

Archer embraced the blue-haired beauty, his voice warm as he replied, ''You're welcome, gorgeous. You'll be stationed in Emberport as a quick reaction force, while the legions will handle guarding our route to the rest of the territories.''

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